School Details
Preparing students for lives filled with purpose, service, and leadership is the heart of Pepperdine University’s mission. Pepperdine University is a private Christian university in Malibu, California that offers significant degree options. Consider a graduate or undergraduate degree in schools of business, education, psychology, law, liberal arts, and public policy.
Pepperdine University online degrees are available for many graduate programs. Courses are flexible and convenient while featuring the same academically solid curriculum as on-campus courses. Students will complete meaningful projects and fieldwork in addition to synchronous and asynchronous classes.
Pepperdine University Online Benefits:
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
- Several permanent campuses around the world
- Alums offer student mentoring each year
Accreditation & Licensing
Pepperdine University is accredited by:
WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
All Programs
Business
Pepperdine University provides a bachelor completion program in management designed specifically for the working professional. Course readings, class discussions, and group projects, delivered in a flexible format, provide a path to advance careers and reach goals.
Program objectives include:
- Enhancing communication skills
- Developing leadership capabilities
- Making informed decisions and problem solving
- Analyzing and organizing information
- Working in the global environment
- Incorporating ethical decision making
With this online MBA in Business Analytics, you will gain abilities in strategy, technology, and values-driven leadership. Graduates will be well prepared to facilitate change within their organization and beyond.
Classes in this online Business Analytics degree focus on technical aspects of business decision-making, while also teaching you about a wide range of business disciplines. Students will interact during weekly live classes and then complete assignments on their own time. The school's Education to Business program allows you to work with fellow students to create and pitch business solutions to executives at well-known companies.
Coursework includes topics such as:
- Leadership development
- Organizational behavior
- Financial management
- Regulatory issues
- Business technology
The days of paper ledger sheets, accounts receivable binders and training notebooks are gone. Businesses rely upon technology for all of their day-to-day functions. With Pepperdine’s online MBA in Digital Innovation and Information Systems, you can learn how to create a business foundation built upon IT. You will learn how to manage systems security and infrastructure to keep your organization one-step ahead of the digital divide. Subjects in your coursework include:
- Information and process systems
- Enterprise architecture and infrastructure management
- Managing domestic investors’ security, privacy and ethics
- Digital innovation and strategic transformation
Pepperdine’s MBA program provides you the opportunity to engage in with other students and your professors alongside independently-paced course work. There are small group break-out rooms, chats, collaborated notes, live surveys and capabilities to share media within their online platform. This graduate degree can be completed in as few as 20 months and includes one immersion experience on campus. As part of Pepperdine’s MBA you will also have access to any WeWork shared workspace in cities across the world, with a membership included in your tuition.
The online Master of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship teaches all the standard business fundamentals through a modern-day lens. The insights and strategies you gain through this online Entrepreneurship degree program will help develop your leadership skills, tech savvy, and financial know-how to prepare you for a variety of business opportunities.
Students will learn how to take their ideas and turn them into viable business ventures. With flexible online coursework, you can complete your graduate degree at your own pace. Complete the program in as little as 20 months, or take up to 48 months part-time.
Core MBA coursework covers topics such as:
- Organizational behavior
- Financial management
- Marketing management
- Information systems
An online MBA in Finance from Pepperdine University combines a business core curriculum with electives that focus on most major financial areas including investment banking, risk management, new venture capital, and real estate. Some of the courses may include:
- Financial management of the firm
- Prices, profit and the market economy
- Global capital markets and institutions
- Investments and portfolio management
Pepperdine’s online MBA can be completed in 20 months and includes one immersion experience on campus. Their internet learning platform provides you the opportunity to engage in with other students and your professors alongside independently-paced course work. There are small group break-out rooms, chats, collaborated notes, live surveys and capabilities to share media on Pepperdine’s platform. You will also have access to any WeWork shared workspace in cities across the world, with a membership included in your tuition.
Pepperdine University offers an online MBA where you will combine knowledge across concentrations into one general degree. You will study strategy, ethics and technology while garnering leadership skills to succeed in today’s business world. You can choose electives from:
- Finance
- Marketing
- Digital Innovation
- Leadership
Including one immersion experience on-campus, Pepperdine’s online MBA can be completed in 20 months. Their internet learning platform provides you the opportunity to engage in with other students and your professors alongside independently-paced course work. There are small group break-out rooms, chats, collaborated notes, live surveys and capabilities to share media on Pepperdine’s platform. You will also have access to any WeWork shared workspace in cities across the world, with a membership included in your tuition.
The MBA concentration in Global Business prepares you with advanced knowledge of the global economy and international markets. Online coursework allows you to continue your current career while preparing for your future.
Classes present business insights and strategies through real-world, modern-day applications. Students have the opportunity to participate in an optional one-week global intensive where they can expand their business knowledge abroad. While the program can be completed in as little as 20 months, you can choose to study at your own pace and choose a part-time track of up to 48 months.
Core coursework in this online international business degree program includes:
- Strategic management
- Business technology
- Organizational behavior
- Profitability
Pepperdine’s online MBA in Leadership and Managing Organizational Change will have you prepared to integrate innovative business practices within your company. You will learn to manage a diverse workforce with strategic decisions that are both ethical and responsible. Possible coursework includes:
- Behavior in organizations
- Political, regulatory, ethical and legal issues of business
- Leadership theory and practice
- Organizational dynamics and managing change
- Creativity and innovation for leadership
Including one immersion experience on-campus, Pepperdine’s online MBA can be completed in 20 months. Their internet learning platform provides you the opportunity to engage in with other students and your professors alongside independently-paced course work. There are small group break-out rooms, chats, collaborated notes, live surveys and capabilities to share media on Pepperdine’s platform. You will also have access to any WeWork shared workspace in cities across the world, with a membership included in your tuition
An online Marketing MBA from Pepperdine University mixes a core business curriculum with trending marketing topics aimed to prepare you for success in today’s global environment. From an international perspective, you will learn about consumerism, product development and pricing in relation to marketing strategies. Your coursework entails subjects such as:
- Global brand management
- Marketing communications in the digital age
- Market innovations and commercialization
- Marketing management
Pepperdine’s MBA program provides you the opportunity to engage in with other students and your professors alongside independently-paced course work. There are small group break-out rooms, chats, collaborated notes, live surveys and capabilities to share media within their online platform. This graduate degree can be completed in as few as 20 months and includes one immersion experience on campus. As part of Pepperdine’s MBA you will also have access to any WeWork shared workspace in cities across the world, with a membership included in your tuition.
With a Master of Science in Business Analytics you will be able to translate data into valuable business insights. Students will learn how to discern data patterns and make well-informed decisions.
Core curriculum covers two main aspects, decision sciences and information systems. Weekly live classes allow you to engage in real time with professors and classmates. Students can then complete classwork on their own time and schedule.
Graduates will be skilled in data analytics tools including:
- SQL
- Visio
- Excel
- Tableau
- Python
- R
Put your skills to work finding talent to align with your organization’s mission with this Master of Science in Human Resources. Throughout the program, you will learn how to improve employee performance, lead teams strategically, and oversee organizational change.
With a range of business courses included, you will be prepared to participate in strategic decision-making to improve your work environment and business outcomes. Curriculum aligns with requirements of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) to ensure professional readiness. A combination of weekly live classes and asynchronous assignments allow you to continue working and complete this online HR management degree on your own schedule.
Graduates can pursue roles including:
- HR business partner
- Organizational development consultant
- HR business manager
- Training and development manager
Whether your post-college interests lie in starting your own business, serving with a nonprofit organization, or working your way up within a large company, you can gain beneficial skills from the Master of Science in Management and Leadership. Students will learn how to empower employees under their leadership and implement meaningful change in any business setting.
With flexible online coursework, students can complete this graduate program in as little as 12 months. You will be able to immediately apply leadership skills learned in class to your current job role. A capstone project gives you the opportunity to help a real nonprofit organization reach its goals, providing valuable experience.
Classwork focuses on a number of key aspects, including:
- Self-awareness
- Group dynamics
- Project management
- Organization and work design
- Team and organizational culture
Explore a highly versatile Organizational Leadership and Learning program through this online Master’s from Pepperdine University. This program is designed for working professionals or full-time students seeking impactful career paths through a flexible curriculum offered in fully virtual or hybrid formats. Your organizational leadership online degree provides well-rounded studies, covering topics including but not limited to:
- Data analytics and visualization
- Value clarification and decision-making
- Entrepreneurial leadership
Advance your skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, collaboration, analytics, and team management. Work with a cohort to develop a life-long professional network based in progressive industry practices and immersive educational experiences. Graduates with this online master’s in organizational leadership are prepared for successful careers in an emerging talent development field, with opportunities in education, nonprofit, healthcare, and more.
Criminal Justice, Safety & Law
If having a multitude of career options is your goal, consider Pepperdine University’s Master of Dispute Resolution. The online law degree trains you to solve business conflicts in such sectors as:
- Finance
- Entertainment
- Transportation
- Intellectual property and more
Through the online law master’s degree program, you learn to negotiate complex transactions to achieve better organizational outcomes. Your online studies impart a competitive edge to advance you to new levels of leadership.
As an attorney, you can specialize in solving conflicts with the Master of Laws in Dispute Resolution from Pepperdine University. The online law degree explores such topics as:
- Ombuds
- Commercial arbitration
- Divorce and family mediation
- Environmental and public policy dispute resolution
Through the online law master’s degree program, you complete two residencies for hands-on practice. Your online studies follow a shortened session format, which appeals to busy professionals.
You can develop superior legal expertise with the Master of Legal Studies from Pepperdine University. The online law degree benefits nonlawyers to make more informed decisions and enhance their credentials.
Through the online law master’s degree program, you learn to analyze and interpret legal concepts to apply to your work situations. Your online studies provide choices in electives such as:
- Health law
- Education law
- Intellectual property
- Business organizations
You can train to protect against cybercrime with the Professional Certification in Cyber Risk from Pepperdine University. The online cybersecurity program responds to the growing challenges of cyber threats.
Through the online cybersecurity certification program, you learn to manage a remote workforce, mitigating the risks inherent in human behaviors. Your online studies offer such benefits as:
- Facilitating change
- Evaluating risk and cybersecurity investments
- Access to online resources of relevant materials
- Virtual networking sessions with risk management and industry experts
Education
Explore an immersive, purpose-driven Leadership in Higher Education program with this fully online or hybrid MS degree. This program is designed for future administrators with a focus on impact in every relevant area of the field. The master’s in educational leadership online hosts a well-rounded curriculum, offering studies including but not limited to:
- Virtual learning
- Student support
- Governance & policy
Expand your understanding of integrative learning theory, tools, and technologies applicable to classroom learning as well as institutional initiatives. Graduates from this online master’s in education administration program are prepared for positions with higher earning potential, with opportunities in universities, nonprofits, public and private schools, and more. Join a reputable university and enter the leadership field with the skills to make an impact with Pepperdine University online.
The Master of Science in Leadership in Pre K-12 Education is designed with working professionals and full-time students in mind. Explore a program offering fully online and hybrid formats, immersive learning opportunities, and a network-building cohort model. Your master’s in educational leadership online consists of a well-rounded curriculum, covering essential topics including but not limited to:
- Data analytics
- Policy management
- Virtual learning
Build your skills in critical thinking, management, and program design and development through synchronous and asynchronous courses. Faculty are scholar-practitioners bringing education and industry experience to the virtual classroom, where small class sizes lend to a more personalized environment. Graduates from this online master’s in education administration program are prepared to pursue career titles ranging from school principal to district coordinator, instructional coach, teacher, and more.
Advance your career in Learning Design and Technology with an online Master of Science from Pepperdine University. This program offers flexibility to students at any stage of their career, from completely online and hybrid formats to synchronous and asynchronous courses. Your instructional design master’s online curriculum centers on student preparation in areas such as:
- Data analytics and visualization
- Virtual learning and transmedia
- Emerging technologies
Expand your skills in leadership, data-driven communication, technology integration, and other desirable competencies in a high-demand field. Work with a cohort to develop a life-long professional network based in progressive education and industry practices. Graduates with this online master’s instructional design degree may consider pursuing careers in Pre-K and university settings, corporate environments, nonprofits, and more.
Psychology & Human Services
Pepperdine University offers an online Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology focusing on Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT). Graduates of the MFT program will be able to help couples and families build healthier and happier relationships.
Students will learn how to address issues such as depression, substance abuse, psychological disorders, and family conflict. This online MFT degree fulfills academic requirements to pursue licensure. Students should research fieldwork and other requirements of their state’s licensing board.
Graduates will be equipped with skills to help clients, such as:
- Being an impartial listener
- Observing how individuals interact with one another
- Highlighting problematic patterns
- Evaluating and finding resolutions to problems
- Replacing dysfunctional behaviors with healthier alternatives
Pepperdine University offers an online master’s in Psychology for students seeking a deep understanding of human behavior and advanced capability to serve those in need. Students will examine psychological diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of mental and emotional disorders.
The curriculum focuses on core psychological concepts and theories used by clinical practitioners in real-world situations. Students will learn psychotherapy techniques as well as exploring topics such as multicultural counseling and career development. Graduates will be able to start a career in the human services field, advance their career in a related field, or pursue doctoral studies.
The Psychology program online includes studies of:
- Industrial organizational psychology
- Diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders
- Trauma in diverse populations
- Advanced research and scholarly writing
- Clinical interventions with children, adults, and adolescents
This master’s degree in Behavioral Psychology meets the academic requirements to sit for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) exam. Students will learn a wide range of clinical interventions for children, adolescents, and adults.
This online Psychology degree focuses on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) concepts and applications. Students will examine how to help patients develop adaptive skills for optimal functioning in educational, family, social, and occupational settings. Courses discuss how to observe and assess behavior patterns, determine target behaviors, and choose appropriate strategies to promote positive change.
Core topics within this degree program include the following:
- Autism spectrum disorders
- Selecting and implementing interventions in ABA
- Assessment procedures for ABA
- Multicultural counseling
- Clinical interventions with children and adolescents